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Watkins Household Hints and Tips
Sunday, 9 April 2006
Which Vanilla is the right vanilla for your baking needs?
Topic: In the Kitchen
So many choices; vanilla extract, imitation vanilla, white vanilla, clear vanilla, pure vanilla, high alcohol and low alcohol! Do you wonder which is the right vanilla to use in your baking? Let’s look at the different types of Vanilla and see if we can unravel the mystery.

Pure Vanilla Extract
Pure vanilla has a high alcohol content so some of the flavor dissipates when cooked, baked or frozen. Government regulations specify that products labeled Pure Vanilla Extract must contain a minimum of 28% alcohol. Best for your icings, and other uncooked dishes.

Clear Vanilla
Clear or white vanilla is an imitation flavor. Perfect for your royal and other white icings, white cakes, whipped cream as well as other baked goods and desserts you wish to be pure white.

Imitation Vanilla Flavoring
This vanilla is made with imitation flavors, coloring and usually has a high alcohol content. If you are accustom to imitation vanilla flavor you’ll like this for most of your baking.

Double Strength Vanilla
Has a low alcohol content so the flavor doesn’t evaporate, contains pure vanilla with a rich vanilla flavor and aroma. Ideal for all your baked goods, desserts and beverages. Use only half the Vanilla called for in your recipe when you are using a double strength Vanilla.

Purchase the highest quality Vanilla you can afford, you’ll taste the difference a premium Vanilla makes to your baking. Your personal taste and which recipes you are planning to make will help determine which Vanilla you choose for your baking needs.

Posted by Melody at 12:01 AM PDT
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